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# Rico Tomaso (1898–1985)

Rico Tomaso is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,110. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Rico Tomaso sold in 2019 for $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rico Tomaso work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rico Tomaso work is $1,110.

The median Rico Tomaso painting sells for $920 across 9 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $920† | $3,450 | 90% | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,450 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,380 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Rico Tomaso worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rico Tomaso work is $1,110. The median Rico Tomaso painting sells for $920 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rico Tomaso's auction record?

Rico Tomaso's auction record is $3,450, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rico Tomaso auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rico-tomaso (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.